Montgomery County has reported three additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 57 as of July 29, according to the Montgomery County Public Health District. Two men in their 80s, both from Montgomery, and a woman in her 80s, from Willis, have died. All had comorbidities in addition to testing positive for COVID-19.
Active cases decreased by seven from July 28, now numbering 2,543. Of those, 1,551 are reportedly in self-isolation.
Hospitalizations of county residents increased by 5, up to 68, and an additional 145 people were reported to have recovered. The total case count increased by 138 to 5,990.
Contact investigations have not been initiated on all reported cases, which is why 105 are reported "unknown status."
